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Chateau l'Escarelle 'Jardin des Secrets' Rosé 2021
Grape Type Pronunciation: "roe-zay"
Primary flavours
Pear
Red Apple
Strawberry
Creamy
Crisp
Savoury
Details
Jardin de secrets = a garden of secrets. No secrets to this effortless Provence rosé, just that effortless lightness that marks the best French rosé. It's so easygoing and seamless that it just sidles into your afternoon with a little strawberry and faint apple and creaminess before a crisp finish. Pour it in the biggest glass possible.

With a history that dates back to the early 1700s, there's a real sense at Chateau l'Escarelle that vines were just meant to be there. Just a part of the Provence landscape, like the rocky hills, the blue ocean and fields of lavender. But what sets the Chateau l'Escarelle estate apart is that the 100 hectares of vines are surrounded by 100 hectares of protected countryside, acting like a green buffer around the property. Stir in a commitment to organic farming (the entire estate is certified organic), including an onsite butterfly preservation project, and it's little wonder that the rosé from here has an innate beauty to it. Rosé is indeed the main game at Chateau l'Escarelle with a range of beautiful, pale, light and savoury styles that showcase what Provence is famous for, tapping into the classic local red varieties - Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault - plus a little rolle & Ugni Blanc, to deliver refreshing, summery wines to drink in the sun.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards light bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, no fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Provence
country
France
Grape type
Rosé
Wine Maker
Chateau de l'Aujardiere
Alcohol
13.5%
Vintage
2021
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Organic
Pairing guide
With classically light and airy flavours, this traditional French rosé works best with light and delicate flavours like grilled fish or crab, and with that gentle creamy edge, it can take creamy chicken and mushroom options, and fresh summer salads too. Go with lightness as a start for any pair, although the crisp finish will mean it can stand a little spice.
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Food
Creamy Pasta
Fish Pie
Antipasto
Salads
Tastes
Crisp
Moods
Creative
Romantic
Always A Winner
Seasons
Summer
Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Provence, France
Provence is a wine region in southeastern France best known for its delicious rosé wines and beautiful beaches. It's also home to a number of protected wine appellations, such as the Côtes de Provence AOC and the Bandol AOC, which produce some of the best rosé wines in the world. Located on the Mediterranean Sea, this region has a warm and sunny climate, with long, hot summers and mild, wet winters. The landscape is filled with rolling hills, and picturesque villages on a gorgeous coastline, making it a holiday hub for many - sand in your toes, and rosé on the beach, anyone? But if rosé isn't your thing, the region also produces white and red wines, predominantly made from a variety of grape varieties, including Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just looking for a fun and relaxing vacation, Provence has something for everyone.
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